When I stopped needing to be liked as a step-mum

This one took a while to land. The part that tried hard not to upset anyone, to do it right, to keep the peace, to earn my place was running rampant! And how exhausting that became. Somewhere along the way, I realised trying to be liked was costing me something far too precious ... myself. This is a conversation about self-abandonment in prettier clothes. About confusing being liked with being loving. About the shift from managing everyone else’s comfort to staying true to what feels right and good and true for you. If you’re a step-parent who has bent yourself to belong, bit your tongue, second-guessed your instincts or wondered why this role can feel so hard, this one is for you. IN PERSON EXPERIENCES, Melbourne Sunday Meds - April 26th, 2026 One-day retreat in Balnarring - June 12th, 2026 ONLINE WORK The Good Life - sign up here Authentic The Program - sign up here 1:1 COACHING One-time 75 minute coaching call - secure your spot here Read my book, Authentic - coming home to your true self - AUS , EUR , USA Write into us - let us know what you want to hear WelleCo - use code KAT15 for 15% off welleco.com.au www.katjohn.com.au Support the show